Sedbergh named as 'Top 20' place to live in the UK

Sedbergh's MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that it has been named as one of the twenty best places to bring up a family in England and Wales.

The Family Friendly Hotspots report is a unique analysis of postcodes in England and Wales, revealing the best places to bring up a family today. Their detailed analysis looks at education, safety, childcare costs, local amenities, affordable property and green spaces.

Family investments, who produced the report, said: "The small historic town of Sedbergh is about ten miles from Kendal in Cumbria. The charming town is within the scenic surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is a short distance to the Lake District. The narrow main street is lined with shops that frame the parish church which dates back to the 12th century, and the remains of a Saxon castle. Schools are celebrated in the area, with examination results scoring above national averages. Since 2003, Sedbergh has come to be known as England's book-town due to its thriving count of independent bookshops and dealers."

Tim said: "Sedbergh like many communities in South Lakeland is a wonderful place to live and bring up a family. We have great schools, local amenities and wonderful landscape. Our campaign is to build on this and keep fighting for more well paid jobs and more affordable homes."